Good morning! It’s time to do that hockey. The Stanley Cup Final begins tonight in Denver, with the Avalanche hosting the Lightning. Colorado had plenty of time to rest between its conference final sweep and Game 1. Tampa Bay had a quicker turnaround than its opponent, though it should be ready to defend its championship once again.
Keep reading for a Stanley Cup preview, an NBA Finals update ahead of Thursday’s potentially deciding Game 6 and the latest from around the NFL.
Lightning Are Underdogs in Three-peat Quest
The Stanley Cup pits the most dominant team in the postseason against the best team of the last two seasons.